St. John Parish Sheriff's Office

MICHAEL TREGRE – SHERIFF

2024 Officer of the Year - Deputy Ryan Adams

Deputy Ryan Adams, 2024 Officer Of The Year, with Sheriff Mike Tregre and sponsor Brandon Mabile of Mabile’s Restaurant.

Women's Self Defense

A class is offered to teach women self-defense techniques to help protect themselves from assault.

Teens & Traffic Stops

A Teens and Traffic Stops class is presented periodically to teach teens how to respond if they get pulled over.

Concealed Carry Permit Classes

Concealed Carry Permit classes are offered for the public to complete the certification required to obtain a Louisiana Concealed Carry License.

Continuing Training

Continuing education and training for law enforcement is essential to improve skills, increase professionalism, and enhance overall job performance.

Your Career with SJPSO

Please contact us if you are interested in an exciting and rewarding career with St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Public Safety Complex Opens in Wallace

A public safety complex was built in Wallace to increase police, fire and medical presence on the west bank.

SJSO's SWAT Tactical Training Facility

The SJSO’s SWAT team trains in its new tactical facility buit in memory of Captain Octavio “Ox” Gonzalez.

Stemming an Uptick in Gun Violence

A recent initiative aimed at stemming an uptick in gun violence in St. John the Baptist Parish resulted in almost two dozen firearms taken off the streets as well as several arrests, Sheriff Mike Tregre has announced.

St John the Baptist Parish
Sheriff’s Office

1801 West Airline Hwy.
LaPlace, Louisiana 70068
Phone (985) 652-9513

Emergency: Dial 911

Sheriff Michael Tregre

Sheriff Michael Tregre

Led by Sheriff Mike Tregre, the office proudly serves St. John the Baptist ParishLouisiana.  This office is responsible for enforcing the laws of Louisiana within St. John the Baptist Parish, as well as maintaining the St. John Parish Correctional Facility

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SJPSO Training & SWAT Facilities

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St. John Sheriff's Office Mobile Apps

SJPS Mobile AppIt’s a free app that offers many features that allow the public to seek information about the Sheriff’s Office, get notifications, see crime mapping, research inmates, warrants, and more. 

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St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office

18 hours 16 minutes ago

SJSO Searching For Armed Robbery Suspect On November 20, 2025, an armed robbery was reported in a LaPlace neighborhood. Through the investigation, detectives were able to identify the subject who committed the armed robbery as Harry Reid III. An arrest warrant was obtained for Harry Reid III for violating LRS

St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office

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VIDEO: SJSO Rescues 2 Boaters On Lake Pontchartrain The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team rescued two boaters from a choppy Lake Pontchartrain on Friday morning (Nov. 21, 2025) after waves overwhelmed the boat and it started to sink. The two men, an 18-year-old and

St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office

21 hours 41 minutes ago

Voodoo Model Boat Club's "Invest In A Vest" For SJSO St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Deputy Mike Coburn on Friday helped welcome more than 100 boaters to the 2025 Voodoo Model Boat World Championship racing event in Reserve. Club president David Passalaqua has dedicated proceeds from this year's event